(Other) AW119 HAA Pilot – Minnesota

Heli Preflight; Shoreview (MN); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay rate

Travel reimbursement

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

HSA with employer match

401k with employer match

Paid leave

Life, disability, critical illness

7 on 7 off schedule

ATP aircraft access

Job summary

Life Link III, a not-for-profit helicopter and airplane service provider in Minnesota and Wisconsin, seeks a Rotor Wing Relief Pilot. You will fly state‑of‑the‑art aircraft to transport medical crews and patients, uphold strict safety standards, and collaborate with flight teams, dispatch, and partners across multiple bases.

You will hold a commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating, meet medical requirements, and accumulate required rotorcraft hours.

Qualifications

• Commercial pilot certificate and instrument rating for the aircraft category.
• Current FAA Class I or II Medical Certificate.
• 2000 total flight hours; 1500 rotorcraft hours; 1000 hours PIC in category.
• 500 hours rotorcraft turbine time.
• 50 hours unaided night (or 100 hours aided night).
• Flight time instrument time requirements; simulator time may count in some cases.
• Willing to travel to other bases in WI and MN as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the safety of passengers and crew; oversee all flights.
• Communicate with flight crew, dispatch, and partners.
• Share flight knowledge and mentor team members.
• Follow CFRs, manuals, and company policies during flights.
• Complete flight documentation accurately and promptly.
• Oversee loading, refueling, and weight and balance.
• Maintain CRM techniques and participate in Safety Management System.
• Work shifts across Life Link III bases to ensure operations.
• Proactively pursue professional growth and assist others' development.

Skills

Commercial pilot certificate

Instrument rating

FAA Medical Certificate

Flight hours

PIC hours

Rotorcraft turbine time

Cross country

Night time hours

Travel willingness

Job description

Company: Life Link III
Location: MN, Minnesota, USA
Type: Permanent
Salary Range: $53.74 – 67.11

Description

As a Rotor Wing Relief Pilot at Life Link III, you’ll be part of an elite air medical team, flying state-of-the-art aircraft to transport medical crews and patients to the care they need. You’ll play a vital role in every mission, ensuring safe and professional flights while navigating complex aviation regulations and company procedures. In this position, you’ll combine your expert piloting skills with a commitment to safety, teamwork, and making a real difference for patients and their families.

Your Impact:

• Responsible for safety of passengers and crew, and oversees all flights accepted
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with flight crew, dispatch and partners
• Actively shares flight knowledge with team members and serves as a resource to discuss transport, flight operations, and other work-related topics
• Follows all regulations, manuals, and company policies during flights
• Completes flight documentation accurately and promptly
• Supervises loading of aircraft, refueling and ensures safe weight and balance
• Adheres to proper Crew Resources Management (CRM) technique
• Actively participates in the Life Link III Safety Management System
• Responsible for pertinent information regarding all flights, including NOTAMs, TFRs, and weather information
• Work cohesively as a unit to accomplish all Life Link III assignments including patient transfers
• Responsible for maintaining qualifications as required in CFRs
• Proactively pursues professional growth and supports the learning and development of others
• Work shifts throughout Life Link III bases as assigned to ensure continued operation

What We Offer:

• Base Pay Rate: $53.74 – $67.11 per hour, based on experience
• Travel reimbursement in accordance with reimbursement policies
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage starting the first of the month following date of hire
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer match
• 401k with employer match fully vested
• Generous paid leave and paid time off to foster work/life balance
• Life, disability, critical illness, and accident insurance
• 12-hour shifts with a 7 on 7 off schedule
• Company use of aircraft to obtain ATP

Job Requirements:

Your Qualifications:

• Commercial pilot certificate and instrument rating for category and class of aircraft
• Current FAA Class I or II Medical Certificate
• 2000 total flight hours or meets CAMTS equivalency
• 1500 hours Helicopter flight hours
• 1000 hours PIC in category
• 500 hours of rotorcraft turbine time
• 200 hours of cross country
• 50 hours of unaided night can be accepted with a minimum of 100 hours of aided night
• 50 hours of hood or actual time instrument time in flight in category. (Simulator time does not count.) A pilot that is dual qualified in fixed wing with 100 hours of actual instrument time can reduce this requirement to 25 hours.
• Able to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all
• Must be willing to travel to other bases throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota as assigned. Location preferences are considered when possible.

Life Link III is a not-for-profit organization providing helicopter and airplane services for rapid on-scene emergency response and inter-facility transport for patients requiring critical care in Minnesota and Wisconsin.